Moving & Housing

Discover the different neighborhoods of Leuven to help you decide where is best for you (and your family) to live.

Learn about the basics of renting in Leuven, finding housing, rental contracts, and cost of living.

Learn some tips from local real estate agencies about insights on what was most helpful when looking for a place in a competitive housing market.

A plaatsbeschrijving or survey/inventory report is mandatory when you move into a house or apartment.

If you have come across a disagreement with your landlord this article will help you avoid any disagreements and provide you with resources in case a difficulty arises.

A rental guarantee is a deposit that is made upon signing for a rental contract. Learn more about the types of rental guarantees.

Having home insurance is important for both home owners and renters. Learn the general overview about home insurance in Belgium.

The Huurdersbond (The Tenant's Association) provide legal rental advice to all private and social tenants in Flanders.

When you want some help around the house, you can use dienstencheques or service vouchers. Learn more about how to use them in this article.

Learn about setting up utilities in Belgium and finding a utility provider that fits your needs.

Discover the resources about finding the best and most affordable provider for your home.

Do you have a cleaning lady, nanny, or in-home caretaker? If so, it is required by law to take purchase a domestic staff insurance. Here you will also find more info about "diestencheques".

Moving to Leuven? Be sure to consider what needs to be done to move things such as pets, cars, and other belongings.

Learn about the administrative tasks that need to be completed when you move away from Leuven.

Moving out of Belgium? Learn about the services to discontinue when leaving Belgium such as finance services and insurance.

Looking to buy property in Belgium? Become familiar with the different options of loans, interest rates and property taxes in this article.

Having home insurance is important for both home owners and renters. Learn the general overview about home insurance in Belgium.